An easy way to support a cause you care about is to have a sale. Think of an item that you can make that somebody will want to buy: have a bake sale or a lemonade stand, decorate blank cards, create a graphic novel or comic that you copy, or write a book of poetry. You can also offer a service like mowing lawns, pulling weeds, shredding documents, tutoring, etc. Give all the proceeds to an organization that supports a cause you care about. For some examples of organizations to donate to, check out our kid lesson, "How To Organize”.

An eight-year-old kid made bracelets and sold them. She gave all of the proceeds to an organization supporting Ukrainians under attack by Russia. This kid didn’t sell just locally, she shipped the bracelets. By selling online, the selling process was more manageable and didn’t involve an increased risk of Covid-19.

A five-year-old designed t-shirts and sold them, also to support Ukrainians., with the help of their preschool. As this kid showed, you don’t have to act alone. Connect with your school or others in your community to help you. The fundraiser of the preschool ordered the shirts from a t-shirt-making company in bulk and then shipped them individually as people bought them. Consider asking suppliers if their shirts are fair trade or union made. That way, the workers will be paid and treated fairly. You can also use a company like Bonfire, but they don’t have kids' sizes. They ship the shirts themselves, so it is less work though.

One last way to create and sell is by having a party with friends. Collect some containers - either glass jars, empty coffee cans, or empty pringle containers. Gather art supplies (glue, construction paper, stickers, markers, glitter). Then, get your friends together (maybe outside to be Covid-19 safe) and decorate them. Instruct everyone to collect old coins in their container with their families. Then, have a date where everyone comes back together to count how much you raised. You or another volunteer can bring the coins to an organization of your choice. Either decide in advance or give everyone a ballot with a couple of options and vote on what organization you want to support.

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